1 Main Road, Governors Bay, Banks Peninsula

Waitahuna - Governors Bay grandeur

Deadline sale (unless sold prior)
Inviting offers on or before 1pm, Tuesday 12 May 2026

Viewing by appointment.

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Established in the early 1850s and settled within 1.73 hectares (more or less) of extraordinary waterfront grounds, Waitahuna stands among the defining dwellings of Governors Bay.

A landmark homestead established by John Dyer, one of the area's earliest pākehā settlers, and positioned only 20-minutes from central Christchurch, Waitahuna holds its history across an estate where striking stature is matched by the beauty of its bayfront setting. While its Residential Small Settlement zoning under the Christchurch City Council District Plan also offers subdivision potential, subject to council approval.

Colonial in character and commanding in its outlook, the 229sqm homestead carries its heritage in its weatherboard form and award-winning gardens, which continue to give the estate its depth and distinction.

For all its history, liveability has not been overlooked, with a kitchen and conservatory addition designed by architect Peter Kent, introducing double glazing, natural light, stone benchtops, quality appliances and generous pantry space to support a more modern mode of living, all while retaining the home's identity.

Timber floors, built-in bookcases, French doors and bay-facing windows showcase the home's era and atmosphere. Formal living and dining rooms, each arranged around an open fire, hold their own alongside more relaxed living by the kitchen and conservatory that captures ocean views to the jetty, bringing a remarkable range to a floor plan that moves easily from private retreat to polished entertaining.

Accommodation extends to three bedrooms complemented by an office, where the view across the water lends the working day a more picturesque perspective, while the well-appointed bathroom, a heat pump and underfloor heating keep comfort in step.

Beyond the main residence, the estate broadens considerably, with a self-contained colonial cottage, extensive shedding and garaging that will immediately resonate with collectors and car enthusiasts, alongside glasshouses, magnificent gardens, orchard elements, mature trees, a private bush track and direct beach access drawing its immersive outdoor lifestyle directly to the water's edge.

Waitahuna has remained under the ownership of the same family for over 50 years, now welcoming new owners to an address defined so strongly by land, lineage and landscape.

Please note 38sqm (more or less) at 42A Zephyr Terrace is included in the sale of 1 Main Road, Governors Bay.